As with all web based software, it’s important to pay attention to security. In writing the previous article, “Wiki My World“, I casually installed MediaWiki with the idealistic fantasy that anyone with relevant technical information could and would contribute freely as they saw fit. What I received in return was a big headache and a battle with my Read more about Wiki My World (Part 2): The Reckoning[…]

I’m going to start this post with a small rant: Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V Core I’d love to see Microsoft come up with a better naming convention. Not only is the product name the length of a sentence, I have to look up the names for these products every time I use them to make Read more about Leaving the Core[…]

The VM setup There’s not much I can say for the setup and management of virtual machines in each of the respective hypervisor suites that hasn’t been said better bu the manufacturer or the vastness of the web. I will, however, offer a few potentially time saving tips from my experiences. Virtual Drives Use VHD Read more about My Virtual Workspace – VM Setup[…]

The Host OS Choosing the right host OS depends highly on personal preference and the type of development you plan of doing. The bulk of my work is on the web, so the host OS is is nothing more than a launchpad for my virtual machines. That being the case, I want the host OS Read more about My Virtual Workspace – Host OS[…]

Hypervisor Software “A hypervisor or virtual machine monitor (VMM) is a piece of computer software, firmware or hardware that creates and runs virtual machines.” ~ “Hypervisor” on Wikipedia Now that you have capable hardware, the next step is selecting your hypervisor software. Until recently, this has been a pretty thin market with only a couple of very targeted options. Now, Read more about My Virtual Workspace – Hypervisor Software[…]

Hardware Requirements The first step in virtualizing your development environment is making sure your hardware can handle what you’re about to throw at it. Plan before you make this leap. Doing it right can make you much more productive. Doing it wrong can end up with reinstalling corrupt operating systems and possibly losing valuable data. Read more about My Virtual Workspace – Hardware[…]